Maladaptive daydreaming may mask ADHD symptoms, delaying diagnosis until adulthood

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders sheds light on a significant factor that could delay the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (ADHD): maladaptive daydreaming. Researchers found that individuals who experience excessive, compulsive fantasizing may unknowingly compensate for or mask their ADHD symptoms, leading to delays in diagnosis.

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Innovative one-minute video game boasts 80% success rate in diagnosing autism

A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical. Developed by researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Nottingham Trent University, the tool, called the Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI), uses motion-tracking technology to detect differences in motor imitation skills. The…

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